Anderson Cooper was born to wealth and fame, but his life has been anything but easy. He has faced tragic deaths in his family, career setbacks, and was forced to make his personal life public. Despite all the hardship, he is not only an amazing journalist but also an amazing person. He is one of few broadcast journalists who truly cares about the causes they report on, and improving the world. We think it is fair to say Anderson Cooper’s hardships, challenges and passion made him who he is today. Read on to find out the real story of his life and how he overcame adversary to change the world.
Early Life
Anderson Hays Cooper was born to a unique life of wealth and status. His father is Wyatt Emory Cooper (artist, fashion designer, writer) and his mother is heiress Gloria Vanderbilt, a decedent of Cornelius Vanderbilt who founded the very successful shipping and railroad company.
Gloria Vanderbilt And Wyatt Cooper
The Vanderbilt Family
The Vanderbilt family came from the Netherlands originally. During the “Gilded Age” in American history, Cornelius Vanderbilt began the shipping and railroad empire.
The Vanderbilt Family
